After Installing Hitch on 2019 GMC Acadia, Can the Access Panel in the Fascia be Replaced?
Question:
Once fascia door has been trimmed correctly, is the hitch completely masked from the rear? From your diagram in other questions, it appears the trimming is only on the bottom of the fascia door, correct? Thanks!
asked by: Joe S
Expert Reply:
After installing the Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 76023, the rear fascia has an access panel that was removed from the vehicle. Part of the receiver tube is still visible. If you want a cleaner oem look, I suggest cutting a square in that panel to only leave the tube exposed and putting the panel back in place.
If your vehicle doesn't have a factory tow package, you need # 118720. This kit powers your trailer lights. This Tekonsha T-Connector harness is very easy to install and the unit is easy to secure under the rear of the vehicle.
If you haven't already purchased a ball mount, I highly recommend # 989900. This kit offers variable drop/rises, two different ball sizes for different trailers you own, two hitch pins, and has a carry bag for when your ball mounts are not on the vehicle.

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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- No Converter
- Factory Tow Package
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- Plug-In
- Tekonsha
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- Two Balls
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
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- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- etrailer
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 4500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 675 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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